Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, accused Real Madrid of trying to weaken the club during a public event this Saturday. Laporta referenced a past partnership between Real Madrid's Florentino Perez and himself in the failed Super League project, which he called "ill-fated." He also brought up the renewed attention on the Negreira affair, a financial controversy involving Barcelona, which he believes has strained relations between the two clubs. Laporta claimed that Real Madrid has sought to criticize Barcelona ahead of the trial related to the Negreira affair. He expressed confidence that Barcelona would be found "clean as snow" in the trial, stating that the accusations against the club are "unfounded." He further alleged that Real Madrid, under Perez, is intentionally extending the investigation to keep the controversy alive, with the goal of "discrediting Barcelona." Laporta criticized Real Madrid for actions he said are damaging to football, particularly their opposition to various initiatives, including those at UEFA and the Euroliga, a European basketball competition. He described Real Madrid as a club "losing prestige, recognition and credibility, both nationally and internationally." He also noted Real Madrid's absence from the EFC congress, criticizing their "arrogant, very authoritarian, very haughty attitude," which he said is affecting their credibility. The comments come amid ongoing legal and financial challenges for Barcelona, with Laporta seeking to defend the club's reputation and highlight what he sees as Real Madrid's negative influence on football. His remarks reflect the long-standing rivalry between the two Spanish clubs and the tensions that have arisen from various business and legal disputes.